Local Contract Nurse Level II RN - Transitional Care Unit
Job Description
LanceSoft is seeking a local contract nurse RN Transitional Care Unit Level II for a local contract nursing job in San Diego County, California.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: Transitional Care Unit
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: ASAP
- Duration: 12 weeks
- 40 hours per week
- Shift: 8 hours, days
- Employment Type: Local Contract
Job Description:
Job Title: “Registered Nurse (Transition of Care)”
Estimated Length of Assignment: 03 + Months (with possible extension)
(The dates provided are only an estimate and not a guarantee)
Est. Pay Range: $40.00/hour – $42.80/Hour on W2 (USD) (all inclusive)
Work Type: Must reside in San Diego County, CA Remote position but will require some travel (5-10% local travel)
Schedule: M-F, 08:30 – 17:30, Pacific time zone
Must reside in San Diego County, Ca. Remote position but will require some travel. Must have a valid CA Driver's License.
Duties:
o Follows member throughout a 30-day program that starts at hospital admission and continues through transitions from the acute setting to other settings, including nursing facility placement and private home, with the goal of reduced readmissions.
o Ensures safe and appropriate transitions by collaborating with hospital discharge planners, as well as with hospitalists, outpatient providers, facility staff, and family/support network, as needed or at the request of member.
o Ensures member transitions to a setting with adequate caregiving and functional support, as well as medical and medication oversight as required.
o Works with participating ancillary providers, public agencies, or other service providers to make sure necessary services and equipment are in place for a safe transition.
o Conducts face-to-face visits of all members while in the hospital and home visits of high-risk members’ post-discharge.
o Coordinates care and reassesses member's needs using the Coleman Care Transitions Model recommended post-discharge timeline.
o Educates and supports member focusing on seven primary areas (ToC Pillars): medication management, use of personal health record, follow up care, signs and symptoms of worsening condition, nutrition, functional needs and or Home and Community-based Services, and advance directives.
o Uses motivational interviewing and Molina clinical guideposts to educate, support and motivate change during member contacts.
o Assesses for barriers to care, provides care coordination and assistance to member to address concerns.
o Facilitates interdisciplinary care team meetings and informal ICT collaboration.
o RNs provide consultation, recommendations, and education as appropriate to non-RN case managers.
o RNs are assigned cases with members who have complex medical conditions and medication regimens.
o RNs will conduct medication reconciliation when needed.
o 5-10% local travel required.
Experience:
o Discharge planning experience
o Motivational Interviewing
o Team player
3-5 Years of minimum Experience Required
Required-
o standard equipment + dual monitors & docking station
Education:
o Registered Nurse with active state license.
Discharge planning experience\n3-5 Years of minimum Experience Required\nRequired-\nStandard Equipment + Dual Monitors & Docking Station\n
About LanceSoft
Established in 2000, LanceSoft is a Certified MBE and Woman-Owned organization. Lancesoft Inc. is one of the highest rated companies in the industry. We have been recognized as one of the Largest Staffing firms and ranked in the top 50 fastest Growing Healthcare Staffing firms in 2022. Lancesoft offers short- and long-term contracts, permanent placements, and travel opportunities to credentialed and experienced professionals throughout the United States. We pride ourselves on having industry leading benefits. We understand the importance of partnering with an expert who values your needs, which is why we’re 100% committed to finding you an assignment that best matches your career and lifestyle goals. Our team of experienced career specialists takes the time to understand your needs and match you with the right job Lancesoft has been chosen by Staffing Industry Analysts as one of the Best Staffing Firms to Work for.LanceSoft specializes in providing Registered Nurses, Nurse Practitioners, LPNs/LVNs, Social Workers, Medical Assistants, and Certified Nursing Assistants to work in Acute Care Centers, Skilled Nursing Facilities, Long-Term Care centers, Rehab Facilities, Behavioral Health Centers, Drug & Alcohol Facilities, Home Health & Community Health, Urgent Care Clinics, and many other provider-based facilities.
Benefits
- Weekly pay
- Medical benefits